Toilet Hygiene 2 — Handwashing | Primary 1 PHE 2nd Term Week 2

Physical & Health Education · Primary 1 · 2nd Term
Toilet Hygiene 2 — Handwashing
Week 2

🎯 Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Explain why handwashing is important.
  2. Demonstrate the correct steps for handwashing.
  3. Identify other times when handwashing is needed.

🦠 Why Handwashing Matters

Handwashing removes germs and dirt, and prevents diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, and flu.

💧 The 5 Steps of Correct Handwashing

Step Action
1 Wet hands with clean water.
2 Apply soap.
3 Scrub all parts of hands for 20 seconds.
4 Rinse thoroughly.
5 Dry hands with a clean towel.

⏰ Key Times to Wash Hands

  • Before eating.
  • After playing.
  • After touching dirty objects.
  • After using the toilet.

📝 Weekend Assignment — MCQs

  1. Why wash hands after the toilet? A. Remove germs B. Play (A)
  2. How long should you scrub? A. 20 seconds B. 5 seconds (A)
  3. When else should we wash hands? A. Before eating B. During sleep (A)

✏️ Theory Questions

  1. List the handwashing steps. (Wet, soap, scrub 20s, rinse, dry.)
  2. Name two times to wash hands. (After toilet, before eating.)
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